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I am an expert in fire origin and cause investigation, scene analysis, and reconstruction.  My formal education includes a B.S. degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California (USC).  In addition, I completed post graduate work at the National Fire Academy in the Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program.  I hold certifications as a Chief Fire Officer (CFO) with The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) as well as Chief Officer and Executive Chief Fire Officer through the California State Fire Marshal.  I have attended numerous initial, advanced, and continuing education courses and seminars in various aspects of fire investigation.  

I have over 30 years of experience in the fire service, 23 years as a Fire Investigator, and have investigated more than 2,500 fires.  I was previously a Task Force Officer with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) and am currently a California State Fire Marshal instructor for beginning and advanced arson courses.  Moreover, I am a Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) through the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) and California Conference of Arson Investigators (CCAI) (CA), and a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) through the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI).  

I am experienced in the insurance investigation field working as a Fire Investigator. I often work for various fire agencies, as well as attorneys as a consultant on complex fire/arson cases.  I have testified numerous times in both criminal and civil courts as an expert witness.  In addition, I am a frequent lecturer in fire investigation techniques at various training conferences for the IAAI, CCAI, and International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC).

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